It's Circus Time, Dear Dragon

Dear Dragon

by Margaret Hillert

A boy and his dragon go to the circus where the dragon performs some unexpected tricks on a high wire.

Genres: Childrens

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 1950

About the author

Margaret Hillert has written over 80 books for children who are just learning to read. Her books have been translated into many languages and have helped children throughout the world learn to read. She first started writing poetry as a child and has continued to write for children and adults throughout her life. As a first grade teacher, Margaret realized that the books available for students just learning to read were beyond their comprehension. She then began to write her easy readers and poetry for children. Her first collection of poetry Farther Than Far was published in 1969. Her many awards include the Chicago Children's Reading Round Table Annual Award for outstanding contributions to the field of children's literature. Other honors include the David W. Longe Prize and the Michigan Bookwoman of the Year Award. A teacher for 34 years, she is now retired and lives in Michigan where she continues to write stories and poetry.

Reviews

[Konner Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every single book in the large Dear Dragon series is perfect for your kindergartener! Focus on this and the "There wad an Old Lady" books and your midget will be reading ahead of their classmates in no time!

[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Dear Dragon series is made up of several books that are easy readers. They use site vocabulary that is printed in the back of the book (67 words). There are also several activities listed at the back of the book for reading reinforcement. It reminds me of the books I learned to read with. I love the updated books with newer illustrations.

In this book, the circus is in town. The boy, dragon and his friends head off to the parade followed by the circus. Dragon disappears and ends up in the show. He is on the tightrope, riding a unicycle and more. The boys keeps telling him to come back but dragon is having fun. The illustrations are wonderful and illustrate the text perfectly. These Beginning-to-Read books capture the imaginations of beginning readers and help them on their way to independent reading. They could also be read aloud to young children who are not able to read yet. A great addition to a family library or a primary classroom.

Thank you to Netgalley and Norwood House Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

[Katie Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, Dragon goes to the circus. Instead of watching from the crowd he joins in the circus acts. Read the book to find out what he does!

I love that there is a Reading Reinforcement section in this book. These are ideas for parents and teachers to help improve the child's reading skills. There is also a list of the words that are in to book to help with rapid identification. This book is perfect for those that are just starting to read!

Thank you Norwood House Press and NetGalley for the free digital copy of this book for my honest review!

[Paula · Rating 2 out of 5]

This title of the Dear Dragon series has the boy and his pet dragon visiting the circus. Dear Dragon is delighted to be part of the acts. The simple sentences and repetition are designed for beginning readers. Plots are thin in these books, but they do serve a purpose. The format and bright cartoon illustrations will appeal to the intended audience. The appended reading reinforcement activities that are a mainstay of this series serve to help parents, teachers or caregivers enrich the reading experience. The titles are well-suited to beginning reading practice.

[Missy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The dragon series is great for beggining readers. in each one a little boy and his dragon go through different daily events. Beggining readers can link the repetivie text to the images in the story and solidify their independent reading.

[Cecilia Rose · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had to read this with my son for a reading test. This was so terrible I got a headache from it.

[ʕᵔᴥᵔʔ · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit advanced for my children yet, but good story with different concepts. Will read this again when my son gets older